Child molester sentenced to 18 years in jail

A man who had on several occasions sexually molested an under-aged girl has been sentenced to 18 years in jail.

Faafu atoll Nilandhoo island's magistrate court on April 24 convicted 49-year-old Moosa Ali (from Hithah-Finivaage house) for molesting the 6-year-old girl from January 2012 onwards.

The court found Moosa guilty from his own confession and witness testimonies and was convicted under a special provision in the Penal Code dealing with child molesters. 

Police had sent his case for prosecution on 14 February 2013.

Via CNM

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